April 8th, 2026 – Jordan Dobrew
It’s a crucial game in this series as the teams get set for Game 4 from Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex. Game 3 was another tight contest with the Chiefs holding off the Express in a 2-1 final. The Express will look to avoid heading back to Chilliwack down 3-1 as they search for a big win at home.
Game 3 was no doubt the tightest game of the series so far. With no goals in the 3rd period, and both goalies have 30+ save performances. The Express got their lone goal off the stick of Tyler Chiovetti at 15:45 of the 1st period, marking the first time in the series the Express opened the scoring.
Break the Chain
So far all 3 games have been decided by 1 goal, with 2 of the 3 needing overtime to decide. Coquitlam will look to snap that tonight, as a dominant win on home ice can swing momentum back in their favour leading into game 5. A key factor to help with this is the Express getting their powerplay back up and running. So far it is 0/9 through 3 games.
Who’s Hot?
Ryan Parker has been lights out for the Express this series. Posting a .930 Save % and 2.34 Goals Against Average. He will look for another back stopping performance to help the Express tie up the series.
Drew DellaSalla has picked up a point in the first 3 games of the series. Grabbing an assist in game 3 he’s been a key contributor for the Chiefs so far in this series.
Stats Leaders
Coquitlam
Goals: Justin Ivanusec (3)
Assists: Will Distad (3)
Points: Justin Ivanusec (3)
Wins: Ryan Parker (1)
Save %: Ryan Parker (0.930)
Shutouts: Ryan Parker (0)
Chilliwack
Goals: Boris Borin (3)
Assists: Nicklas Numminen (3)
Points: Boris Borin (4)
Wins: Vladislav Bryzgalov (1)
Save %: Vladislav Bryzgalov (0.968)
Shutouts: David Di Girolamo (0)
What to know:
-Game 4 of 1st round matchup
-Shoot to Win and Frisbee Toss at the intermissions
-New merchandise available at the Locomotive Locker
-Tickets available at https://express.ticketsnap.ca/
-Fan Zone presented by Yepple
-Catch tonights game LIVE on FloHockeyTV
-Stay Tuned to @BCHLExpress on all social platforms for lineup and game updates!
-Catch tonights game LIVE on FloHockeyTV
-Stay Tuned to @BCHLExpress on all social platforms for lineup and game updates!
